Black gay actors

Cardi B has come out as bisexual several times in her career, most of them when having to correct people that believe that she queerbaits , using bisexuality as performance in her artistry. Kehlani has never been a fan of exposing much of her personal life, but she confirmed in April that she identifies as a lesbian after years of saying she was bisexual.

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He was engaged to his boyfriend, Tim Malone, in He explained in interviews after the coming out that he was nervous about how his career would continue because he knew that some people would no longer support him after the revelation. Wanda Sykes did not come out until she was 44 years old at a same-sex marriage equality rally in She gave an impromptu speech and also revealed that she was married to a woman, Alex Niedbalski.

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I was afraid people couldn't think I could be a Christian and gay. And then I realized, if somebody who looks like me was to come along, maybe I could give them a little more courage. Maybe they would know they were not walking alone. How can you not love Janet?

Several actors, musicians, comedians, journalists, and athletes are both Black and gay— or lesbian, bisexual, queer, questioning, pansexual, non-binary, or transgender. This list of gay Black celebrities is loosely ranked by fame and popularity, highlighting individuals who not only excel in their fields but also contribute to a broader cultural impact.